South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South CarolinaProgram Coordinator for Visual Art 2018 – PresentAnalyzed and evaluated the curriculum for all degree and course offerings to provide leadership in the restructuring and updating programs. I led unit meetings to balance the unit budget, organize recruiting and retention efforts, and worked with the unit while reporting to our accreditation agency (NASAD) as an accredited member institution.

South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South CarolinaAssistant Professor of Ceramics and Art Education 2017 – PresentLed the redevelopment of both the Ceramics and Art Education curriculum, worked on restructuring of the visual art program for reaccreditation while teaching, designing, and promoting student success and guidance in Ceramics, 3-D Design Foundations, Art Appreciation, and Art Education. In addition, maintained supplies and equipment in the Ceramics/Sculpture studio and woodshop.

The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KansasInstructor of Record 2014 – 2017Developed course syllabus and curriculum, administered student assessments in Ceramics I, collaborating with the head of the Ceramics Department and other instructors while providing instruction to both art majors and non-majors.

Oak Harbor High School, Oak Harbor, WashingtonPottery and Design Teacher 2012 – 2014Created course syllabus and curriculum, administered student assessments in Pottery, Advanced Pottery, and Black and White Design while collaborating with other art teachers in the school district for art shows and professional development. Maintained the Ceramics Studio equipment, inventory, and budget.

Parkway School District, St. Louis, MissouriSubstitute Teacher 2011 – 2012Provided support for educators as needed throughout the school, maintained a functioning classroom in the absence of the regular classroom teacher, and adapted to the many styles of classroom functions as the assignment changed frequently.

Wright City School District, Wright City, MissouriStudent Teaching Intern January 2011 – June 2011Under supervision of mentor teachers, create projects based on my thesis research to teach grades 6-12. Provided lesson plans, assessment, and classroom management to students in a variety of classes such as Introduction to Art, Painting, and Sculpture.

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The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KansasPresident - KU Ceramics Club 2015 – 2017Planned and organized sales, shows, visiting artists, and events. Petitioned student government and fundingopportunities to allow for visiting artists to supplement the curriculum and needs of the wide rangeof students in the ceramics department.

The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KansasStudio Assistant - Ceramics 2014 – 2017Worked with the studio technician to maintain equipment and facilities in working order. Build shelves forstorage and organization, mixed glazes and slips, prepared wood, and repaired and built kiln including electric, gas and wood.

Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton, New JerseySummer Studio Assistant - Ceramics 2016Facilitated the needs of workshop artists, students, and the Ceramics Director throughout the summerworkshop season. Duties included, mixing clay and glaze, firing kilns of all types, assisting the artists duringdemonstrations, instructing students, and maintaining a clean, well stocked studio.

Truman State University, Kirksville, MissouriCeramic Studio Assistant 2007 – 2010Provided support to the Ceramics professor and students by maintaining a clean studio, mixing clay and glazes, loading and collecting data of electric, gas and atmospheric kilns.